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Fourth of July is a holiday where we take a moment to celebrate our freedom. We should give thanks to our forefathers before us for the ability to live independently and free. Almost 250 years later, we are still celebrating this day which often comes in the form of parades, BBQs, weekend events, music and more! Like many other holidays, people like to express their freedom to be an individual and sometimes that includes hair. Here are some 4th of July hair Insta-inspiration. Happy 4th everyone!   @jackieinmanhair uses extensions and color to create this cool fourth of July hairstyle. With horizontal tones of red and blue down platinum blonde hair, this is a great style for a fun weekend on the lake, at a concert or other event where you can let loose and just enjoy the sun and festivities.   @hairby_laine takes a stab at darker tones of red and blue on dark hair to give this rich independence day hairstyle. Curled for depth and added style, this look is great for someone who has naturally dark hair but wants fun colors.   @kissysbombshellbeauties creates a 'look at me' style that will turn heads. Bright red, white, and blue spikey hair on top, buzz cut on the sides and colored stars on the side scream fourth of July loud and clear. This look is great for true attention getters and those who love expressing themselves through their hair.   @paintitblonde makes 4th of July romantic with this wavy long haired red, white and blue hairstyle. Keeping the blue at the front of the head gives the style a focal point. The red at the bottom half of the hair gives it a dramatic pop. The beautiful curls keep this look feminine and soft.   @mysalonsuite_southhillspgh makes braids fun when it comes to the fourth of July. Weaving in red, white and blue hair into three French braided sections, as well as some white ribbon, this is a cool hairstyle for an outdoor event, the beach or BBQ. It's nice for those hot summer days when all you want to do is keep your hair out of your face and off your sticky back!   @samirasjewelry can we say gorgeous?! So romantic and yet requires no hair color or extensions or hair pieces. She creates a beautiful hairstyle that could even be wedding hair and simply places some red and blue flowers into the hair for that fourth of July touch.   @helmet_hair has this cute little boy smiling with this red, white and blue hairstyle. After the color has washed out, the hair can easily be buzz cut off to start a fresh new look. But for now, this 4th of July style will make him the talk of the party.   @studio226salonsuites designs a cute style for youthful girls incorporating a braid and pops of red, white and blue color into the hair as well as some star hair decor. It's great for a parade, BBQ get togethers or a fun day with family and friends.   @shannyscissorhands has a similar look to @kissysbombshellbeauties except for the hair is much longer in the front and tapers off toward the back. The stars are a bit different but this has a more mohawk look that requires some serious dedication. Fourth of July is a time to celebrate our freedom and a declaration of independence dating all the way back to 1776. While the meaning is still the same, people use it as a time to express their own individuality and freedom to express themselves whether that be through hair, clothes, make-up or whatever else they feel suits them. If you're looking for some fun 4th of July hair inspiration, this is a fun collection that should get your juices stirring! Happy fourth everyone and stay safe.   Hair Trends, Women, Collections, Men, Fashion

The New York Fashion Collections for Spring-Summer 2021 gave new meaning to the term 'designer original' for 2021. Top fashion designers outdid themselves during the pandemic season that not only challenged their inner innovation, but also prompted them to resource new 'socially safe' venues with very limited audiences. It wasn't easy to keep it all exciting, but designers took on the task and got 'phygital'. Beyond the traditional Fashion Week showings, the creatives combined both digital and physical formats to show their work - and still kept the 'show and tell' fashion momentum alive. From runways to rooftops ... catwalks to street walks ... from inside the tent to outside in the designer's own private backyards surrounding Manhattan ... the show went on brilliantly, often live streaming to the masses while presenting 'live' to extremely limited but 'safe' audiences. 'Masked up' was a major fashion statement this season, as designers turned a must-wear safety criteria into a must-have seasonal 'accessory'. Casual elegance abounded at Christian Sciriano's own backyard picnic-and-pool experience in Connecticut. His ruffled hi-low hemline taffeta dresses and multi-tiered ruffled chiffon skirts with wide-brimmed hats and masks to match were stunning in red, pink and black and beautiful colors. Typical of Sciriano, there is always an element of 'playfulness' about his collections, including full and free natural textured hair looks, island-inspired halter tops and the message 'Vote' seen imprinted boldly from hats-to-toes. Designer Jason Wu chose the Spring Studios Terrace in Tribeca (and online) to show his easy Bohemian looks and Tulum-inspired nuances that made for an eclectic collection. Models wore eyelet lace-hemmed sundresses and striped sandals ... lots of middle-parted, naturally textured curly hair. Via 'virtually phygital' live streaming throughout, he expressed that 'the world needs beauty and optimism' ... and that's exactly what the world got from Wu this season. Brimmed hats added to the spirited mix. The creatives are also focused on bringing back 'a new normalcy', as values shift from 'consumerism and materialism' to adapt to new priorities and values (People.com). 'Masked up' remained de rigueur with jumpsuits and jackets being huge with Chromat, while Alice + Olivia celebrated artists and creatives via featured performers dancing in the New York streets. Continuing the concept of 'post pandemic' were designers Veronica Beard, Nicole Miller, Rodarte and Cynthia Rawley, with the lockdown experience showing itself with sweatshirts and pants-inspired clothes. It's all about resilience and relaxed, adapting to a new lifestyle that demands comfortable but presentable pieces. ... put together but not overdressed. Jason Wu also focused on comfort, versatility, and accessibility throughout his collection. Zac Posen created couture in Central Park, as he took one piece of fabric and draped it elegantly over mannequins. To paraphrase, the designer wanted to 'thank the people of New York who have handled COVID like heroes'. Hair fashion followed suit throughout all the collections, allowing hair its own natural 'free and easy' behavior, be it totally straight, soft waves, multi-textured (a la Ana Sui) or crazy curly. Bobs and messy buns have never really left the catwalk yet, along with lower ponies and classic sleeked-back gel chignons and updos that are still turning heads in any season (watch for 'squared off' knot rolls at the nape). The classic longer page continues to survive among all trends, along with super long bangs. The operative phrase for most Spring-Summer 2021 easy hair fashion looks is "I wake up like this"! Collections, Fashion